#5George RR Martin

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Why is George RR Martin
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By now, around 87% of the world's right-minded population is in thrall to this 65-year-old New Jersey native's universe. His series A Song of Fire and Ice -- the source matter for HBO's Game of Thrones -- is, brilliantly, yet to be complete, with three more tomes due. A prequel, The Princess and The Queen will be with us in December. You may find our Christmas party attendance rather lacking.